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Time Tracking for Videographers

Pre-production, shoot days, and editing marathons — video projects have more phases than any other creative work. TimeTrack Pro helps videographers track every stage so no hour goes unbilled.

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Why videographers struggle with time tracking

  • 1A 2-minute final video can represent 40+ hours of work across pre-production, filming, and editing — clients rarely understand this
  • 2Render times, file transfers, and export cycles eat hours that feel unproductive but are essential
  • 3Revision rounds on video edits are exponentially more time-consuming than text or image revisions
  • 4Multi-day shoots with different billing rates for on-set vs. editing time are a bookkeeping nightmare

How TimeTrack Pro helps videographers

Phase-based project tracking separates pre-production, filming, editing, and delivery into clear buckets

Timer runs during renders so you capture the full production pipeline, not just active editing

Revision tracking shows clients exactly how many hours each round of feedback adds to the project

Rate flexibility lets you set different hourly rates for on-location shooting vs. studio editing

Common projects videographers track

Corporate brand and promotional videosSocial media video content (Reels, TikToks, YouTube)Event and conference coverageProduct demo and explainer videosDocumentary and interview productionsMotion graphics and animated video intros

Average hourly rate for videographers

$75–$250/hr

US market range — rates vary by experience, specialization, and location.

Frequently asked questions

How much should a videographer charge per project?
Project rates vary wildly based on complexity, but tracking your time is the only way to know if you're profitable. A 2-minute corporate video might take 30–50 hours total. Use TimeTrack Pro to build a database of actual hours per project type, then price future work with confidence.
Should videographers charge for revision rounds?
Absolutely. Include 1–2 revision rounds in your base quote and charge hourly for additional rounds. Video revisions are far more labor-intensive than text edits — re-cutting, re-rendering, and re-exporting can take hours. Track each round separately in TimeTrack Pro.
How do I track time during a multi-day video shoot?
Start TimeTrack Pro's timer at call time and stop at wrap each day. Tag entries with the shoot day and location. For post-production, create a separate timer for editing. This gives you a clean breakdown of production vs. post-production hours.
How do I invoice for stock footage and music licensing?
List these as separate reimbursable expenses on your invoice with receipts attached. TimeTrack Pro lets you add expense line items alongside time-based entries so everything appears on one professional invoice.

Time tracking for other freelancers

PhotographersContent CreatorsSocial Media Managers

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Free plan includes unlimited time tracking